EGYPT: The National flag has become symbol of unity and freedom to the demonstrators in Tahrir Square
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EGYPT: The National flag has become symbol of unity and freedom to the demonstrators in Tahrir Square
- Title: EGYPT: The National flag has become symbol of unity and freedom to the demonstrators in Tahrir Square
- Date: 7th February 2011
- Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) BUYER HUSSAM AWAAD, SAYING: "I will wear this on my head as it is a symbol of freedom. This flag is a symbol of freedom, a symbol of the 1952 revolution. When we liberate the kingdom, God willing, we will be liberated from the tyranny of Mohammed Hosni Mubarak."
- Embargoed: 22nd February 2011 12:00
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- Location: Egypt, Egypt
- Country: Egypt
- Topics: Domestic Politics
- Reuters ID: LVA1VRE1U6NW6RAU0ZF52WGM9T2P
- Story Text: The Egyptian flag is a symbol of unity and freedom, demonstrators in Tahrir Square say.
Egyptian flags are seen all over Tahrir Square - being waved, sold and bought.
For many, the now 13-day anti-Mubarak demonstrations have brought businesses and regular work to a halt. As a result people have been finding new ways to earn a living.
"We work in tourism but are unable to work - so what can we do, steal? If we steal we will be arrested and won't be able to do anything so we started doing this to earn legitimate money, so we don't have to steal," said a flag seller in the square.
To some taking part in the protests, the Egyptian flag has been become a symbol of revolution.
"I will wear this on my head as it is a symbol of freedom. This flag is a symbol of freedom, a symbol of the 1952 revolution. When we liberate the kingdom, God willing, we will be liberated from the tyranny of Mohammed Hosni Mubarak," said protester Hussam Awaad.
For others, the flag is a symbol of unity.
"The Egyptian flag means that we are all one people under one sign and we're all fighting for the same thing and we all have the same - we all ask for the same thing which is the freedom for the Egyptian people," said a protester.
Egyptians from all walks of life and from all faiths have been taking part in the demonstrations - all waving the same flag. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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